Your Pregnancy Week by Week: What to Expect from Conception to Birth

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This book should be renamed "Pregnancy Can Kill You! Week by Week". The doctors who wrote this should not be practicing medicine. I didn't think it was possible to be more offended by a pregnancy book since I read "What to Expect When You're Expecting" but this one is just incredibly awful. The worst part was, my health insurance company sent me a copy of the 7th edition of this book when I became pregnant. If this was my first pregnancy, I would now be a terrified mess. Some of the grossly inaccurate information in here included: Human birth has been around far, far longer than anesthesiologists and epidurals, by tens of thousands of years. And the human race was able to successfully procreate that entire time. There is still so much about labor and delivery that is a mystery to modern science (no one can say for sure what begins labor, for example). And the exact interplay of hormones that goes on is nuanced and not completely understood. If there is a certain amount of cortisol in a newborn baby it is probably supposed to be there. It most likely serves an important purpose. Being born is stressful for the baby, too, not just mom. I mean, your skull folds over itself just so you can be squeezed through a tube like toothpaste. Second, and this was what really did it for me, the author flat-out says that home-births are dangerous, and uses the position of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists as support. Well, of course a bunch of OBs will tell you it's dangerous to have a baby in the comfort of your own home because it threatens their livelihood. Having babies in hospitals is the reason modern obstetrics exists. Research supports planned home births (this is just one study - http://www.bmj.com/content/330/7505/1...). OBs (who are surgeons and trained to view pregnant women as set of potential problems) in other developed countries might only see women who have an actual complication arise in her pregnancy or who might be high-risk for one. In the US, almost all women, even those who go throughout their pregnancies needing nothing more than prenatal vitamins, see these doctors whose specialty they don't need. So of course they discourage women from seeing anyone but themselves. In-depth 1st trimester pregnancy 3rd trimester pregnancy Antidepressants and pregnancy Depression during pregnancy Epilepsy and pregnancy Fetal development 2nd trimester Whether you're an expectant twin mom, an LGBTQ+ parent-to-be, or experiencing pregnancy after a loss, there’s a pregnancy book out there to accompany you on your journey. There are also several types of books depending on what you're looking for, from thorough, scientific guides like Expecting Better to options that provide lighthearted relief, like Say No to Placenta Pics. Choose a book that suits you and your taste—you’ll be more likely to read it and absorb the information if you connect with the content. Your Questions, Answered What books should I read when trying to conceive?

For my second baby, the book was a good reminder of things that happened from my first pregnancy. The information provided was educational, informative and helpful.Opt for a book that has a variety of pregnancy-related topics with resources so you can refer to it along your journey," explains Gina Charles, D.O., a board-certified family medicine physician based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She also recommends seeking out books that are supported by evidence-based studies and written by credentialed experts in the field to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date.

The best pregnancy books are based on the latest medical guidelines and scientific research. They provide thorough information on all aspects of pregnancy, from conception through delivery and caring for a newborn. They should also be easy to read and written in an understandable way, as well as supplement and support your relationship with your healthcare provider. The one strength is if you are interested in a bit more of the medical detail behind this or that pregnancy decision, issue, treatment, or exam you will get a bit more info on that from this book than most others with which I am familiar. Every aspect of pregnancy, birth and the first six weeks of life with a newborn is described and illustrated, week by week When you're trying to conceive, books about fertility and conception are the way to go. If you think you may need help conceiving, it may be wise to read books on what to look for in a fertility clinic and fertility specialist. Whether you're trying to conceive with or without fertility assistance, books that contain specific questions you should ask your healthcare provider are the most helpful. Updated pregnancy advice and newborn baby care information to help you make the right decisions for you and your babyHot tubs and heating pads: You could cook your baby to death or fry them with low level eletromagnetic fields! BULLSHIT. Fetal development: The 1st trimester Fetal development: The 3rd trimester Fetal presentation before birth Fetal ultrasound Heart conditions and pregnancy High blood pressure and pregnancy High-risk pregnancy Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Prevention tips Overdue pregnancy Placenta Don't worry, DK has got you covered! World-renowned obstetrician, Professor Lesley Regan, introduces a one-stop pregnancy guide to explain exactly what is happening to you and your developing baby week by week and ensure you are fully-equipped from beginning to end of your joyful journey. Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time as you plan the future of your growing family, but it may also be full of questions and worries. Changes toyour bodyand surprising symptoms can come out of nowhere. Forfirst-time parents-to-be, it’s an entirely new experience. Even experienced parents can be surprised by differences from previous pregnancies. Getting prepared for the nine months ahead is key to mental and physical health, so reading a pregnancy book (or several!) can help you learn more about your body and the changes to expect. In-depth special features on subjects from antenatal and postnatal care options and pregnancy-related ailments to buying maternity wear and returning to work